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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.60, 25,604.70 and 8,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.60, 25,604.70 and 8,759.40 is: 13,129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.60 : 25,604.70 = 8,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.60/25,604.70 = 8,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.60x = 25,604.70 × 8,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.60x = 224,281,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,281,809.18/17,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,129.25

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